Multicultural doula support and obstetric and neonatal outcomes: a multi-centre comparative study in Norway.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Migrant women face an increased risk of poor obstetric and neonatal outcomes. Norway implemented a multicultural doula (MCD) program in 2018, which was designed to improve pregnancy care for this group in vulnerable circumstances. This study aimed to assess the impact of MCD support, provided in addition to standard care, on obstetric and neonatal outcomes for selected newly arrived migrants.

Methods

This was a multi-centre case-control study involving all nine hospitals actively running the MCD program, which covers four of Norway's five regions. Women who received MCD support at the time of childbirth (n = 339), from 2018-2023, were compared to similar newly arrived immigrant women who did not receive MCD support (n = 339) and gave birth within the same timefram

SUBMITTER: Oommen H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11667827 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature